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Cape Cod MPO updated on Canal Bridges study; Sagamore prioritized in funding strategy, NEPA elevated to EIS

Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) · September 18, 2023
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The Cape Cod Canal Bridges replacement study presented a draft tied‑arch preferred type and said MassDOT prioritized the Sagamore Bridge for federal grant competitiveness; the study team is preparing for an Environmental Impact Statement and pursuing multi-source federal and state funding.

The Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization received an update on the Cape Cod Canal Bridges study on Sept. 18, where staff summarized alignment alternatives, environmental review status, funding strategy and next steps for public engagement.

Stephen Tupper of Cape Cod Commission staff said the study team reviewed 10 alternatives and currently favors in‑board alignments adjacent to the existing Bourne and Sagamore bridges. "The least impactful and best place for these new bridges would be directly adjacent to the…

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